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

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in New Brunswick.

What salary do I need to live in New Brunswick, New Jersey copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $168,000 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $213,345 in New Brunswick, New Jersey (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.

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 27.0% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $213,345 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Brunswick, 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
14% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. New Brunswick, NJ

Compared to West Lafayette, New Brunswick is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% higher

Commute

89.5% higher

Health

7.4% higher

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Personal

21.7% higher

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Lafayette, IN vs. New Brunswick, NJ

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