Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Benton, Arkansas


The cost of living in Benton, Arkansas is 4.1% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,955 in Benton, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Arkansas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Benton
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Benton, AR
Compared to Lafayette, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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