What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Tennesseecompared to Carthage, Tennessee?

Utilities are 42% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Tennessee copmared to Carthage, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Carthage, Tennessee should increase to $50,771 in Lafayette, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARTHAGE vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Carthage, Tennessee vs. Lafayette, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Tennessee is 1.5% more expensive than Carthage, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $50,771 in Lafayette, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Tennessee is more expensive than Carthage, Tennessee
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
42% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Carthage, Tennessee

Carthage, TN vs. Lafayette, TN

Compared to Carthage, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

42.9% higher

Commute

11.2% higher

Health

0.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Carthage, Tennessee vs. Lafayette, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carthage, TN vs. Lafayette, TN

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