Los Angeles, California vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 50.1% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $24,972 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Los Angeles, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower