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


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 16.7% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,355 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Springfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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