Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Seward, Alaska


The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 27.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,972 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Seward
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Seward, AK
Compared to Lafayette, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher

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