What is a pro or con of living in West Lafayette, Indianacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in West Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in West Lafayette, Indiana copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $135,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $81,036 in West Lafayette, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. WEST LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 40.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $81,036 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. West Lafayette, IN

Compared to Washington, West Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% lower

Commute

47.9% lower

Health

3.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. West Lafayette, IN

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