Cost of Living Calculator - Bluefield, West Virginia vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 26.8% more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,401 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluefield, WV vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Bluefield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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