Moline, Illinois vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 18.0% more expensive than Moline, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,544 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Moline, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Moline, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Moline, Illinois
Moline, IL vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Moline, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower