Cost of Living Calculator - Hayes, Louisiana vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 23.1% more expensive than Hayes, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,538 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayes, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Hayes, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Hayes, Louisiana
Hayes, LA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Hayes, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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