West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Boston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, New York is 7.6% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,816 in Boston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, New York is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Boston
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Boston, NY
Compared to West Lafayette, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher