Lafayette, Indiana vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 25.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,972 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in United States
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Lawrence Township, IN
Compared to Lafayette, Lawrence Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher