Greenfield, IN vs Lafayette, IN

Lafayette is moderately more affordable than Greenfield, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 84 compared to 76 for Lafayette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,128/month compared to $1,039/month in Lafayette — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lafayette is more affordable at $157,600 median vs $205,800.

Median household income in Greenfield is $74,949 compared to $52,946 in Lafayette (+41.6%). While Greenfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Lafayette.