What is a pro or con of living in West Lafayette, Indianacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 26% cheaper in West Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in West Lafayette, Indiana copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $24,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania could decrease to $23,608 in West Lafayette, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PITTSBURGH vs. WEST LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 1.6% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $23,608 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
26% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. West Lafayette, IN

Compared to Pittsburgh, West Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

33.2% lower

Health

3.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. West Lafayette, IN

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