West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 66.6% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $286,540 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Washington
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Washington, DC
Compared to West Lafayette, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.6% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  91.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher