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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 36.3% more expensive than Richmond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,540 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Richmond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Richmond, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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