Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Congress, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Congress, Arizona is 11.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $55,795 in Congress, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Congress, Arizona is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Congress
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Congress, AZ
Compared to Lafayette, Congress is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher