What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $114,009 in Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey is 15.2% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $114,009 in Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Hamilton township (Mercer County)
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs Hamilton Township (Mercer County), NJ

Compared to West Lafayette, Hamilton Township (Mercer County) is:

Homeowner

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15.2% higher

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.1% higher

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

42.4% higher

Health

5.9% higher

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Personal

16.8% higher

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