Bunkie, Louisiana vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 8.2% more expensive than Bunkie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $81,181 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bunkie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Bunkie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Bunkie, Louisiana
Bunkie, LA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Bunkie, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher