Wichita, Kansas vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 2.7% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,652 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Wichita, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower