Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area, IN Cost of Living


0 Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / Indiana / Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area / Counties / Cities / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana?
$3,630 / month
for a family, 32.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $43,560 for the year for a family.
$2,933 / month
for a single person, 38.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,200 for the year for a single person.

Lafayette-West Lafayette cost of living score
82.9
Less expensive
17.1% lower
than the US average
1.0% lower
than the Indiana average
Lafayette-West Lafayette Indi Metro Area, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.0% higher than the average for Indiana.

Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area, IN

Housing costs in Lafayette-West Lafayette?
A typical home costs $227,900, which is 32.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.8% more expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lafayette-West Lafayette costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.7% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Lafayette-West Lafayette?
To live comfortably in Lafayette-West Lafayette Indi Metro Area, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lafayette-West Lafayette?
The cost of living in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN Metro Area is lower than the US average. At 82.9 on the Cost of Living Index, it is significantly cheaper than the national average of 100. This means that residents of Lafayette-West Lafayette have more buying power with their money and can afford more goods and services for their family. In addition, the median value of houses in this area is $227,900 which is much lower than the US average of $338,100, making housing more affordable for everyone.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLafayette-West LafayetteIndianaUnited States
    Unlock83.7100.0
  92.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock94.4100.0
  67.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$221,600$338,100
  101.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock85.4100.0
  100.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.