St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 5.6% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,793 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lafayette
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to St. Joseph, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower