Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 59.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $159,432 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher