Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 0.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $37,294 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
75% more expensive in Detroit
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
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  0.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  75.7% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
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  Personal
  1.1% higher
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