Suffolk, Virginia vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 12.0% cheaper than Suffolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,400 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Suffolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Suffolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk, VA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Suffolk, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower