Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 17.0% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,477 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Poplar Bluff
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Lafayette, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower