Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Coral, Florida is 18.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,364 in Cape Coral, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Coral, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Cape Coral
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Cape Coral, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Cape Coral is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher