West Lafayette, Indiana vs. South Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Laurel, Maryland is 35.2% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,588 in South Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in South Laurel
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. South Laurel, MD
Compared to West Lafayette, South Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  97.4% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher

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