Manhattan, Kansas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 6.0% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,587 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Manhattan, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower