Muncie, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 26.4% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $94,825 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Muncie, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower