Urbana, Maryland vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 28.0% cheaper than Urbana, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $115,251 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Urbana, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Urbana, Maryland
Urbana, MD vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Urbana, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower