Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn, New York vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 52.4% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,734 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Brooklyn, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower

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