Cost of Living Calculator - Kansas City, Missouri vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 2.8% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $147,067 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Kansas City, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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