Lafayette, Indiana vs. Rensselaer, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rensselaer, Indiana is 6.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,810 in Rensselaer, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rensselaer, Indiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Rensselaer
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Rensselaer, IN
Compared to Lafayette, Rensselaer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher