What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Louisianacompared to Chicopee, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Louisiana copmared to Chicopee, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Chicopee, Massachusetts could decrease to $47,774 in Lafayette, Louisiana (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.

CHICOPEE vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicopee, Massachusetts vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 4.5% cheaper than Chicopee, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,774 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Chicopee, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Chicopee, Massachusetts

Chicopee, MA vs. Lafayette, LA

Compared to Chicopee, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.0% lower

Commute

19.6% higher

Health

25.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicopee, Massachusetts vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicopee, MA vs. Lafayette, LA

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