Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Erie, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 12.5% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $87,500 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Erie
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Erie, PA
Compared to West Lafayette, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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