What is a pro or con of living in North Wales, Pennsylvaniacompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in North Wales.

What salary do I need to live in North Wales, Pennsylvania copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $64,270 in North Wales, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST LAFAYETTE vs. NORTH WALES
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. North Wales, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Wales, Pennsylvania is 28.5% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,270 in North Wales, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Wales, Pennsylvania is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in North Wales
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. North Wales, PA

Compared to West Lafayette, North Wales is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

33.8% higher

Health

9.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

22.1% higher

Cost of Food

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. North Wales, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Lafayette, IN vs. North Wales, PA

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