Auburn, Alabama vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 18.6% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,879 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Auburn, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower