Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Bardstown, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bardstown, Kentucky is 5.7% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,739 in Bardstown, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bardstown, Kentucky is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Bardstown
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Bardstown, KY
Compared to Lafayette, Bardstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher