Lowell, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 7.0% cheaper than Lowell, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,502 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Lowell, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Lowell, Indiana
Lowell, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lowell, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower