Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 71.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,909 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in Key West
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher