Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia City, Indiana vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 5.1% more expensive than Columbia City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $52,569 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia City, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Columbia City, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Columbia City, Indiana
Columbia City, IN vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Columbia City, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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