Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Centralia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centralia, Washington is 6.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $135,370 in Centralia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Washington is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Centralia
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Centralia, WA
Compared to Lafayette, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher