Madison, Mississippi vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 19.9% cheaper than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $60,091 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Madison, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Madison, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% lower
      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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower