Buffalo, New York vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 0.6% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,718 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Buffalo, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher