West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 30.9% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $98,147 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Columbia
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to West Lafayette, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher