Brandon, Mississippi vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 2.1% cheaper than Brandon, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $195,773 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Brandon, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Brandon, Mississippi
Brandon, MS vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Brandon, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower