Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Charleston, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, Tennessee is 1.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $76,449 in Charleston, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Tennessee is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Charleston, TN
Compared to Lafayette, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower