Chehalis, Washington vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 12.1% cheaper than Chehalis, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,330 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chehalis, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Chehalis, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Chehalis, Washington
Chehalis, WA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Chehalis, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher