Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Jefferson City, Missouri


The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 5.2% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,386 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Lafayette, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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