Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Nashville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, North Carolina is 5.5% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,273 in Nashville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, North Carolina is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Nashville
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Nashville, NC
Compared to Lafayette, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher