Ames, Iowa vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 2.5% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,726 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Ames, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
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  2.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
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  Personal
  0.8% higher
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