Lafayette, Indiana vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 14.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $114,232 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Lafayette, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher