Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 13.9% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $34,438 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Minneapolis, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower