Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 1.8% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,985 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Springfield, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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