West Lafayette, Indiana vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 16.7% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $309,264 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% more expensive in New Haven
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to West Lafayette, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.1% higher