Lorain, Ohio vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 24.1% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,059 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Lorain, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower