Fort Polk South, Louisiana vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 22.6% more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $91,922 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Fort Polk South, Louisiana
Fort Polk South, LA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Fort Polk South, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher