Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 27.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,986 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Missoula
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Lafayette, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher