Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 14.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,562 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Raleigh, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
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  Personal
  2.3% lower
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