What is a pro or con of living in West Lafayette, Indianacompared to Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 18% cheaper in West Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in West Lafayette, Indiana copmared to Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $30,000 in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania could decrease to $29,036 in West Lafayette, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLARKS SUMMIT vs. WEST LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 3.2% cheaper than Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $29,036 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
18% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Clarks Summit, PA vs. West Lafayette, IN

Compared to Clarks Summit, West Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

18.6% lower

Health

6.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clarks Summit, PA vs. West Lafayette, IN

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