Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, New York vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 8.8% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $109,430 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Albany, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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