What is a pro or con of living in Somerville, Massachusettscompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Somerville.

What salary do I need to live in Somerville, Massachusetts copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $85,500 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $154,732 in Somerville, Massachusetts (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. SOMERVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 81.0% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $154,732 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Somerville
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. Somerville, MA

Compared to West Lafayette, Somerville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

81.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

222.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% higher

Commute

51.3% higher

Health

3.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

35.8% higher

Cost of Food

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Lafayette, IN vs. Somerville, MA

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