Cost of Living Calculator - Owensboro, Kentucky vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 12.7% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $60,868 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Owensboro, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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