Kansas City, Missouri vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 9.7% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $90,330 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Kansas City, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower