Cost of Living Calculator - Beaufort, South Carolina vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 4.9% cheaper than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,568 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Beaufort, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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