Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 1.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,804 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% cheaper in Columbus
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Lafayette, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower