Cost of Living in Lafayette, IN (2024)

Cost of Living

Indiana

Lafayette

17

%

lower than national avg.

37

%

Housing

2

%

Utilities

12

%

Groceries

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Cost of Living in Lafayette, Indiana by Expense Category

Housing, Utilities & Transportation

Lafayette's housing expenses are 37% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 2% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 8% lower than the national average.

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Median Home Price

$

284,526

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Median Rent

$

865.10 / month

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Energy Bill

$

173.11 / month

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Phone Bill

$

186.23 / month

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Gas

$

3.13 / gallon

Food & Grocery

Lafayette has grocery prices that are 12% lower than the national average.

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Loaf of Bread

$

3.41

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Gallon of Milk

$

2.14

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Carton of Eggs

$

1.98

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Bunch of Bananas

$

2.95

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Hamburger

$

4.51

Healthcare

Healthcare in Lafayette is 12% lower than the national average.

Cost of Living in Lafayette, IN (60)

Doctor's Visit

$

110.17

Cost of Living in Lafayette, IN (61)

Dentist Visit

$

95.05

Cost of Living in Lafayette, IN (62)

Optometrist Visit

$

103.78

Cost of Living in Lafayette, IN (63)

Rx Drug

$

405.92

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Veterinary Visit

$

54.48

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