Cost of Living Calculator - Erie, Pennsylvania vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 14.3% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,143 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Erie, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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