Marietta, Georgia vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 19.4% cheaper than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $40,321 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Marietta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Marietta, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower