Queens, New York vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 46.3% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,285 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Queens, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  62.6% lower
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower