West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Amherst, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New Hampshire is 36.6% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $122,954 in Amherst, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New Hampshire is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Amherst
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Amherst, NH
Compared to West Lafayette, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% higher
      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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.7% higher