Farmington, New Mexico vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 12.4% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $67,433 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
36% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Farmington, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% higher
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher