What is a pro or con of living in Indianapolis, Indianacompared to Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in Indianapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Indianapolis, Indiana copmared to Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $42,000 in Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $44,909 in Indianapolis, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAFAYETTE vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Indiana vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 6.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,909 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN vs. Indianapolis, IN

Compared to Lafayette, Indianapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.4% lower

Commute

26.5% higher

Health

9.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Indiana vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lafayette, IN vs. Indianapolis, IN

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