Muncie, Indiana vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 23.1% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,385 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Muncie, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower