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

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 69.7% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $106,121 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Boston
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Boston, MA
Compared to West Lafayette, Boston is:
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  69.7% higher
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  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.4% higher
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  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
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  Personal
  40.8% higher
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