Lafayette, Indiana vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 1.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,961 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Lafayette, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher