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


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 14.0% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,971 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Worcester, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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