Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 1.9% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,610 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
32% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Charleston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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