Marion, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 36.8% more expensive than Marion, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,381 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Marion, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Marion, Indiana
Marion, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Marion, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower