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WEST DES MOINES vs. LAFAYETTE
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Lafayette, Louisiana

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 1.0% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,247 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lafayette
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs Lafayette, LA

Compared to West Des Moines, Lafayette is:

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1.0% lower

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3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

42.4% higher

Health

12.0% higher

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Personal

5.3% higher

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