Monterey, California vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 49.7% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $50,314 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Monterey, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower