Phoenix, Arizona vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 16.8% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,582 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Phoenix, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower