Arcadia, Louisiana vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 16.9% more expensive than Arcadia, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,433 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Arcadia, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Arcadia, Louisiana
Arcadia, LA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Arcadia, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher