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


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 130.0% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $121,888 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Newton
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Newton, MA
Compared to West Lafayette, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.0% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.3% higher

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