Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 9.2% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,591 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher