Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Burlington, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Iowa is 21.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $98,366 in Burlington, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Iowa is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Burlington
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Burlington, IA
Compared to Lafayette, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower