Long Beach, Mississippi vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 6.7% more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $42,667 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Long Beach, Mississippi
Long Beach, MS vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Long Beach, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher