Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 86.2% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,405 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Queens
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Queens, NY
Compared to West Lafayette, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.2% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% higher
  Commute
  167.4% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.4% higher

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