What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Louisianacompared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

Childcare is 43% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Louisiana copmared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

A salary of $75,000 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi should increase to $80,783 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.

BAY ST. LOUIS vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 7.7% more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $80,783 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
43% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Bay St. Louis, MS vs. Lafayette, LA

Compared to Bay St. Louis, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

11.2% higher

Health

15.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bay St. Louis, MS vs. Lafayette, LA

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