Peru, Indiana vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 15.9% more expensive than Peru, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $23,182 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Peru, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Peru, Indiana
Peru, IN vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Peru, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower