Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Albert City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albert City, Iowa is 23.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,182 in Albert City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albert City, Iowa is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Albert City
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Albert City, IA
Compared to Lafayette, Albert City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher