Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 6.3% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $46,871 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Milwaukee, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower