Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 17.4% cheaper than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,786 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Farmington Hills, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower