Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 25.7% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $74,262 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower