Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 24.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $37,931 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Anchorage, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower