Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Athens, Ohio


The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 12.2% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,885 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Athens
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Athens, OH
Compared to West Lafayette, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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