What is a pro or con of living in West Lafayette, Indianacompared to Rockville, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in West Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in West Lafayette, Indiana copmared to Rockville, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Rockville, Maryland could decrease to $32,378 in West Lafayette, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKVILLE vs. WEST LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockville, Maryland vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 35.2% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,378 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Rockville, Maryland

Rockville, MD vs. West Lafayette, IN

Compared to Rockville, West Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

47.3% lower

Health

6.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Rockville, Maryland vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rockville, MD vs. West Lafayette, IN

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