Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 100.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $110,125 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher