Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 11.0% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $57,835 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
26% cheaper in Farmington
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower