Fishers, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 14.2% cheaper than Fishers, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $42,884 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fishers, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Fishers, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Fishers, Indiana
Fishers, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Fishers, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower