Seattle, Washington vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 47.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,222 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Seattle, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower