West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 10.1% cheaper than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,423 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to West St. Paul, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower