Mesa, Arizona vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 26.8% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $87,897 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Mesa, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower