West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 8.0% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,018 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Columbus
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to West Lafayette, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher