Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 13.6% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,199 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Pittsburgh, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower