Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Calais, Maine


The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 13.0% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $65,286 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Calais
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Calais, ME
Compared to Lafayette, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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