Van Buren, Indiana vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 32.4% more expensive than Van Buren, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $145,593 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Van Buren, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Van Buren, Indiana
Van Buren, IN vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Van Buren, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower