West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 13.8% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,605 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Ellensburg
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to West Lafayette, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher