Lafayette, Indiana vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 20.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $180,793 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Tucson
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Lafayette, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher