Iowa City, Iowa vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 8.9% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,917 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Iowa City, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower