Cost of Living Calculator - Ashland, Kentucky vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 19.4% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $59,701 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Ashland, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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