Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 7.3% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,364 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Wichita
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Lafayette, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher