Elkton, Maryland vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 20.9% cheaper than Elkton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,084 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Elkton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Elkton, Maryland
Elkton, MD vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Elkton, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower