Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 11.7% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,199 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Charlotte, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower