Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Saline, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saline, Michigan is 24.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $86,943 in Saline, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saline, Michigan is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Saline
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Saline, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Saline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher