Atlantic, Iowa vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 22.4% more expensive than Atlantic, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,196 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Atlantic, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Atlantic, Iowa
Atlantic, IA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Atlantic, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower