College Station, Texas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 2.1% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $113,383 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
7% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to College Station, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher