Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, Ohio vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 6.9% more expensive than Amherst, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $80,195 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Amherst, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Amherst, Ohio
Amherst, OH vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Amherst, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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