Racine, Wisconsin vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 1.2% cheaper than Racine, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,030 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Racine, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Racine, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
17% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, WI vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Racine, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower