Blacksburg, Virginia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 5.3% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,461 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Blacksburg, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower