Wichita, Kansas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 10.8% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $55,392 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Wichita, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower