What is a pro or con of living in West Lafayette, Indianacompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 6% cheaper in West Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in West Lafayette, Indiana copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $37,500 in Richmond, Virginia could decrease to $35,276 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.

RICHMOND vs. WEST LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 5.9% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,276 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. West Lafayette, IN

Compared to Richmond, West Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

15.6% lower

Health

7.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, VA vs. West Lafayette, IN

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