Melville, New York vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 52.7% cheaper than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,489 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Melville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower