Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 3.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,075 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Lafayette, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower