Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 35.0% cheaper than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,777 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Bridgewater, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% lower
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower