Lafayette, Louisiana vs. North Liberty, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Liberty, Iowa is 4.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,330 in North Liberty, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Liberty, Iowa is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in North Liberty
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. North Liberty, IA
Compared to Lafayette, North Liberty is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher