Brooklyn, New York vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 51.1% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,814 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Brooklyn, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  63.4% lower
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% lower