Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 6.3% cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $74,973 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Fort Meade, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower