Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 12.5% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,634 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Virginia Beach, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower