While the initial cost of an inkjet printer is inexpensive compared to laser printer, over the long term the laser printer will end up saving you a lot of money especially if you print a lot.
I have an 2008 wired HP laserjet printer which probably cost me around $125 on sale I am still using the original toner cartridge that came with it, then again I don't print quite as often as USAFRet. Since toner is a powder I don't have to worry about it drying up.