Louisville, Kentucky vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 1.9% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $73,579 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Louisville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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