Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 23.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,462 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Tacoma, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower

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