The Woodlands, Texas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 19.2% cheaper than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,240 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to The Woodlands, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower