West Lafayette, IN Cost of Living


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West Lafayette cost of living score
83.5
Less expensive
16.5% lower
than the US average
0.2% lower
than the Indiana average
West Lafayette, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.2% higher than the average for Indiana.

West Lafayette, IN

Housing costs in West Lafayette?
A typical home costs $306,000, which is 9.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.1% more expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Lafayette costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.3% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford West Lafayette?
To live comfortably in West Lafayette, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $58,680 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Lafayette?
West Lafayette, IN has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Indiana while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest LafayetteIndianaUnited States
  83.583.7100.0
  9792.9100
  92.094.4100.0
  97.263.8100.0
  $306,000$221,600$338,100
  103.1%97.2%100.0%
  70.585.4100.0
  100.3102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 10 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 13 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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