Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Kokomo, Indiana


The cost of living in Kokomo, Indiana is 16.9% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,308 in Kokomo, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kokomo, Indiana is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Kokomo
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Kokomo, IN
Compared to West Lafayette, Kokomo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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