Newark, Delaware vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 15.0% cheaper than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $58,667 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Newark, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower