Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 48.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,820 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Boston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% lower
      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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% lower

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