Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Star, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Star, Idaho is 44.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $72,159 in Star, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Star, Idaho is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Star
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Star, ID
Compared to Lafayette, Star is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher