Dothan, Alabama vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 10.6% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $204,523 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Dothan, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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