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


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 11.6% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,265 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Southfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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