New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 21.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,075 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lafayette
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to New Orleans, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower