Lafayette, Indiana vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 7.2% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,821 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Ashland
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Lafayette, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher