West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 16.2% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $121,958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to West Lafayette, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher