Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 2.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $132,955 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Barstow
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher