What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Louisianacompared to Arlington, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 44% cheaper in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Louisiana copmared to Arlington, Tennessee?

A salary of $63,192 in Arlington, Tennessee could decrease to $53,625 in Lafayette, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Tennessee vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 15.1% cheaper than Arlington, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,625 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Arlington, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Arlington, Tennessee

Arlington, TN vs. Lafayette, LA

Compared to Arlington, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

4.1% lower

Health

18.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Tennessee vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, TN vs. Lafayette, LA

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