West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Highland Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, New Jersey is 35.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,009 in Highland Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, New Jersey is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Highland Park
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Highland Park, NJ
Compared to West Lafayette, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  93.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher