Evansville, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 12.7% more expensive than Evansville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $75,521 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evansville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Evansville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Evansville, Indiana
Evansville, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Evansville, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower