What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Louisianacompared to Cleveland, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Louisiana copmared to Cleveland, Ohio?

A salary of $50,000 in Cleveland, Ohio should increase to $60,858 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.

CLEVELAND vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Cleveland, Ohio vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 21.7% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,858 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, OH vs. Lafayette, LA

Compared to Cleveland, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

197.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

12.2% higher

Health

38.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Cleveland, Ohio vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cleveland, OH vs. Lafayette, LA

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