Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Bartow, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bartow, Florida is 2.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $101,282 in Bartow, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bartow, Florida is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Bartow
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Bartow, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Bartow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower