Birmingham, Alabama vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 19.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $119,419 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Birmingham, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower