Raleigh, North Carolina vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 11.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,281 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Raleigh, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower