West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 27.3% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,727 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to West Chester, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower