Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 10.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,293 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Durham
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Lafayette, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher