Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 3.1% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $145,398 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Lafayette, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower