Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 0.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,972 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Des Moines, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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