Atlanta, Georgia vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 27.4% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $34,837 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Atlanta, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower