Stow, Massachusetts vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 38.5% cheaper than Stow, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,235 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Stow, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Stow, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Stow, Massachusetts
Stow, MA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Stow, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower