Johnson City, Tennessee vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 10.4% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $82,784 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Johnson City, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower