Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 4.9% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,352 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Rochester, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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