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


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 2.1% cheaper than Salem, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,952 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Salem, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Salem, Indiana
Salem, IN vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Salem, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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