Columbus, Ohio vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 4.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $40,178 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Columbus, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower