West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 15.2% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $84,845 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Paducah
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to West Lafayette, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher