West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 13.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,692 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to West Lafayette, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher