Searcy, Arkansas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 19.7% more expensive than Searcy, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $59,868 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Searcy, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Searcy, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Searcy, Arkansas
Searcy, AR vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Searcy, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower