Pendleton, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 1.8% cheaper than Pendleton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $29,446 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pendleton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Pendleton, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Pendleton, Indiana
Pendleton, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Pendleton, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower