Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 15.8% cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,158 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Carrboro, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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