South Bend, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 20.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $120,533 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to South Bend, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower