Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 1.8% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $17,679 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Knoxville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher