Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 19.2% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $161,573 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Portland, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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