Lafayette, Indiana vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 30.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,016 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Newark
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Lafayette, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher