Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 3.5% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $72,367 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Iowa City
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to West Lafayette, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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