Lafayette, Louisiana vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 91.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $105,375 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in New York
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lafayette, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.6% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.6% higher
  Commute
  78.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher