Gainesville, Florida vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 11.8% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,111 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Gainesville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower