Lafayette, Colorado vs. Acton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acton, Massachusetts is 12.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,429 in Acton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Acton
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Acton, MA
Compared to Lafayette, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher