Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 70.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,114 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Carson
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher