West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Kettering, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kettering, Ohio is 6.9% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,571 in Kettering, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kettering, Ohio is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Kettering
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Kettering, OH
Compared to West Lafayette, Kettering is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher