Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 14.0% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,818 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Lafayette, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
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  Personal
  1.4% lower
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