Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 17.6% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,824 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, MS vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Tupelo, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher