Are laserjet printers more expensive than inkjet printers?

Home offices and small businesses need computer printers. Looking at the costs invovlved, what type of printer should you get? A Laser Jet or and Ink Jet? Laser jet printers cost more that Ink jet printers. Based on the cost of the printer alone, Ink Jets are the better buy. But the cost of the ink for an ink jet printer makes them cost more to operate.