What is a pro or con of living in Ithaca, New Yorkcompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 8% more expensive in Ithaca.

What salary do I need to live in Ithaca, New York copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $54,425 in Ithaca, New York (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.

WEST LAFAYETTE vs. ITHACA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 8.8% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,425 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ithaca, 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
8% more expensive in Ithaca
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. Ithaca, NY

Compared to West Lafayette, Ithaca is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.8% higher

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Renter

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7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

14.6% higher

Health

26.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.7% higher

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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