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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 West Lafayette, IN — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Indianapolis, IN area

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You'd spend $940/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $161.3K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 12.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$940
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$11.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

West Lafayette, IN

Population:45K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$353K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:113
Median Home:$512K

West Lafayette, IN

The Hoosier State

45K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 45K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: West Lafayette, IN vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 42.0%
West Lafayette, IN
$1,738
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$731
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📦Other
↑ 8.4%
West Lafayette, IN
$1,576
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$132
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🚗Transportation
↑ 9.0%
West Lafayette, IN
$1,178
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$107
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 9.2%
West Lafayette, IN
$500
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$46.03
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🛒Groceries
↑ 4.8%
West Lafayette, IN
$915
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$44.20
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 3.7%
West Lafayette, IN
$580
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$21.27
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$766
To$1,570
↑ $804
1 Bed
From$893
To$1,640
↑ $747
2 Bed
From$1,070
To$1,800
↑ $730
3 Bed
From$1,280
To$2,255
↑ $975
West Lafayette, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,060–$1,060/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,486
Monthly in West Lafayette, IN
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,081
Difference

Home Values

West Lafayette
Raleigh
$353K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +1.4%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +37.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$353K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 45% more expensive than West Lafayette

Calculate payment - West LafayetteCalculate payment - Raleigh

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.3K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$190
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

West Lafayette, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

West Lafayette, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

West Lafayette
Raleigh
54 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
36.6%
Good Air Days
61.7%
97 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Indiana and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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