Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 30.5% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $77,030 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Tacoma
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to West Lafayette, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  69.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher

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