Rochester, Minnesota vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 2.3% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $48,865 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Rochester, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower