Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 16.1% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,047 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Rockford, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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