Lafayette, Indiana vs. Slidell, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Slidell, Louisiana is 14.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,620 in Slidell, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Slidell, Louisiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Slidell
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Slidell, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Slidell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher