Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 6.1% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,075 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, MS vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Tupelo, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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