State College, Pennsylvania vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 10.0% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,530 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to State College, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower