Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 19.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $144,262 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Charleston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
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  Personal
  7.9% lower
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