West Monroe, Louisiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 5.0% more expensive than West Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $78,746 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than West Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe, LA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to West Monroe, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower