Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 25.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,778 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Waterloo, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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