Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Hot Springs, California vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 19.8% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $40,109 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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