Cost of Living Calculator - Mecosta, Michigan vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 11.8% more expensive than Mecosta, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,909 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mecosta, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Mecosta, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Mecosta, Michigan
Mecosta, MI vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Mecosta, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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