Peru, Illinois vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 19.4% more expensive than Peru, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,701 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Peru, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Peru, Illinois
Peru, IL vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Peru, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower