Cost of Living Calculator - St. Paul, Minnesota vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 8.3% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $27,047 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to St. Paul, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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