Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 22.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,111 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Waterloo, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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