Lafayette, Colorado vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 23.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $59,585 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Lafayette, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower