Cost of Living Calculator - Bettendorf, Iowa vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 0.6% cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,718 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Bettendorf, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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