West Lafayette, Ohio vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 13.8% more expensive than West Lafayette, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $56,903 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than West Lafayette, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in West Lafayette, Ohio
West Lafayette, OH vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to West Lafayette, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher