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


The cost of living in Castine, Maine is 28.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $96,307 in Castine, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castine, Maine is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Castine
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Castine, ME
Compared to Lafayette, Castine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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