Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 2.3% cheaper than Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,297 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte, PA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Bellefonte, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower