Portage, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 4.0% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $47,983 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Portage, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower