Fresno, California vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 14.8% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $51,113 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Fresno, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower