Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 32.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $99,290 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Boise City
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Boise City, ID
Compared to Lafayette, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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