Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 11.4% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $84,185 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Knoxville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher