Des Moines, Iowa vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 14.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $34,460 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Des Moines, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher