Somerville, Massachusetts vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 44.7% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,359 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Somerville, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% lower