Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 8.2% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $45,896 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Chattanooga, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower