Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Waseca, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waseca, Minnesota is 10.5% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,773 in Waseca, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waseca, Minnesota is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Waseca
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Waseca, MN
Compared to Lafayette, Waseca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher