Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 3.8% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $38,470 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Lincoln, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower