Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Indiana vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 19.8% more expensive than Richmond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $89,819 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Richmond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Richmond, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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