Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Benton, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Louisiana is 8.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $54,375 in Benton, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Louisiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Benton
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Benton, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher