Goshen, Indiana vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 5.3% cheaper than Goshen, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $132,649 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Goshen, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Goshen, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Goshen, Indiana
Goshen, IN vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Goshen, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower