Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 7.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,455 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Jacksonville
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher