Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 11.7% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,141 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Salem, 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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