Missoula, Montana vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 21.5% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $43,176 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Missoula, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower