Lafayette, Indiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 111.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,081 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lafayette, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.3% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% lower
  Commute
  91.5% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.9% higher