Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 6.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,194 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Bloomington, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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