West Lafayette, OH Cost of Living


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West Lafayette cost of living score
74.5
Less expensive
25.5% lower
than the US average
9.9% lower
than the Ohio average
West Lafayette, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.5% lower than the U.S. average and 9.9% higher than the average for Ohio.

West Lafayette, OH

Housing costs in West Lafayette?
A typical home costs $137,200, which is 59.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.4% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Lafayette costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.5% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford West Lafayette?
To live comfortably in West Lafayette, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Lafayette?
West Lafayette, OH is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. The local cost of goods and services are significantly lower than the national average, making it easier to stretch your dollar. Housing in West Lafayette is quite reasonable with the median home value being around $100,000. Utilities are also very affordable and transportation costs are kept low thanks to the city's excellent public transit system. Overall, West Lafayette offers an inexpensive living experience without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest LafayetteOhioUnited States
  74.582.7100.0
  9596.1100
  93.288.7100.0
  41.661.6100.0
  $137,200$197,000$338,100
  102.1%100.0%100.0%
  74.683.9100.0
  81.489.3100.0

   100=National Average

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