Forest Acres, South Carolina vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 6.9% cheaper than Forest Acres, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,841 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Acres, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Forest Acres, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Forest Acres, South Carolina
Forest Acres, SC vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Forest Acres, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower