Hot Springs, Arkansas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 6.7% more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $80,000 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Hot Springs, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower