McAllen, Texas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 14.7% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $137,665 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Mcallen, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher