Cost of Living Calculator - Peru, Indiana vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 32.0% more expensive than Peru, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,985 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Peru, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Peru, Indiana
Peru, IN vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Peru, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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