West Lafayette, Indiana vs. McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McKeesport, Pennsylvania is 15.0% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $42,478 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McKeesport, Pennsylvania is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in McKeesport
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Mckeesport, PA
Compared to West Lafayette, Mckeesport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher