Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 5.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,455 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Lafayette, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher