Lafayette, Indiana vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 37.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $137,783 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Lafayette, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  70.9% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher