Austin, Texas vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 38.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,841 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Austin, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower