Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 5.6% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,182 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Bethlehem, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower