Fargo, North Dakota vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 1.7% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $39,330 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Fargo, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower