Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 6.1% cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $258,097 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Janesville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower