Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 83.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $154,255 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Arlington
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.6% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher