Port Allen, Louisiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 0.7% more expensive than Port Allen, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $50,334 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Allen, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Port Allen, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Port Allen, Louisiana
Port Allen, LA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Port Allen, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower