Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 26.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,689 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Bellingham, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.9% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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