Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 16.3% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,875 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Ashland
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Lafayette, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher