Valparaiso, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 10.3% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,746 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Valparaiso, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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