Miami, Florida vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 28.1% cheaper than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $52,016 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Miami, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower