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


The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 16.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $325,946 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Springfield
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Springfield, MA
Compared to Lafayette, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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