Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 26.3% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,308 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Laurel, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower

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