Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 16.2% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,476 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Minneapolis, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  51.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower