Lafayette, Indiana vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 36.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,451 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lafayette, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  64.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher