Lafayette, Indiana vs. Washington, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, Pennsylvania is 8.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $100,227 in Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Washington
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Washington, PA
Compared to Lafayette, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher