Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 8.1% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $54,054 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower