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


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 24.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,211 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Worcester, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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