Tampa, Florida vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 23.4% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $48,237 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Tampa, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower