Hamden, Connecticut vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 16.7% cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,659 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Hamden, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% lower