Dallas, Texas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 10.5% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,752 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Dallas, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower