Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Omaha, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska is 2.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $102,045 in Omaha, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Omaha, Nebraska is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Omaha
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Omaha, NE
Compared to Lafayette, Omaha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower