Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 9.3% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $104,273 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Charlotte, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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