Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Bloomington, Indiana


The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 11.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,668 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Bloomington, IN
Compared to Lafayette, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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