Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 12.2% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,212 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Lafayette, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower