Lafayette, Louisiana vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 60.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,227 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lafayette, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher