Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 22.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $195,273 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  22.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
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  Personal
  12.0% higher
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