Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Somerset, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Kentucky is 11.7% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,148 in Somerset, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Kentucky is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Somerset
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Somerset, KY
Compared to Lafayette, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower