What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Louisianacompared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

Transportation is 31% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Louisiana copmared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina should increase to $78,292 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.

ELIZABETH CITY vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 4.4% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,292 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
31% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, NC vs. Lafayette, LA

Compared to Elizabeth City, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.1% lower

Commute

31.6% higher

Health

10.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth City, NC vs. Lafayette, LA

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