Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Midland, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Michigan is 2.7% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $158,547 in Midland, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Michigan is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Midland
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Midland, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher