Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 105.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $184,602 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher