West Lafayette, Indiana vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 2.1% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,424 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
7% cheaper in College Station
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. College Station, TX
Compared to West Lafayette, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower