Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 6.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $59,564 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Lafayette, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher