Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 43.2% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $54,005 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Fairfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower