Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 52.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $76,193 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Lafayette, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher

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