Casper, Wyoming vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 7.2% cheaper than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $46,414 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Casper, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, WY vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Casper, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower