Colonie, New York vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 15.6% cheaper than Colonie, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,749 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Colonie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Colonie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Colonie, New York
Colonie, NY vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Colonie, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower