Albany, Georgia vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 19.1% more expensive than Albany, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $61,922 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Albany, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Albany, Georgia
Albany, GA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Albany, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% higher
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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