Baltimore, Maryland vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 13.0% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,483 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Baltimore, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower