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


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 32.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $165,460 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Worcester
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Lafayette, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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