Huntington, West Virginia vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 16.7% more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,355 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, WV vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Huntington, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower