Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 221.6% more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $160,794 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
923% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, MS vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Gulfport, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  221.6% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,303.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher