Lafayette, Indiana vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 41.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $106,360 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Tempe
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Lafayette, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher