Cost of Living Calculator - New Castle, Indiana vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 16.6% more expensive than New Castle, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,297 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than New Castle, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lafayette
than in New Castle, Indiana
New_Castle, IN vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to New_Castle, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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