Brookston, Indiana vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 1.1% more expensive than Brookston, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $50,573 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookston, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Brookston, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Brookston, Indiana
Brookston, IN vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Brookston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower