West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 1.0% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,241 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lafayette
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to West Des Moines, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
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  Personal
  5.3% higher
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