San Francisco, California vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 63.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $48,068 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Lafayette
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to San Francisco, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower