Fargo, North Dakota vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 1.0% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $203,021 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Fargo, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower