Lafayette, Indiana vs. Morganton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morganton, North Carolina is 6.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,401 in Morganton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morganton, North Carolina is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Morganton
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Morganton, NC
Compared to Lafayette, Morganton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher