Lafayette, Indiana vs. Franklin, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, Indiana is 10.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $99,748 in Franklin, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Indiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Franklin
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Franklin, IN
Compared to Lafayette, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher