Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 37.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $137,273 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Boca Raton
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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