Alexandria, Virginia vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 43.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,593 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Alexandria, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower