Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 21.2% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $39,385 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Valparaiso, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% lower
      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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower