Auburn, Alabama vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 9.8% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,082 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Auburn, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower