Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 23.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $37,057 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lafayette, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher