West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 14.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,702 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to West Lafayette, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher