Lafayette, Indiana vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 53.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,826 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Lafayette, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher