What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Lafayette, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 204% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Lafayette, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Lafayette, Louisiana should increase to $85,568 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAFAYETTE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 71.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,568 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Washington
than in Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette, LA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Lafayette, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

250.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.9% higher

Commute

33.3% higher

Health

16.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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