West Palm Beach, Florida vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 16.3% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,778 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to West Palm Beach, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower