Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 26.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $100,909 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Las Vegas
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Lafayette, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher