Lawrence, Kansas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 3.0% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $25,219 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lawrence, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower