Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Lorain, Ohio


The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 19.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,284 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lorain
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Lorain, OH
Compared to Lafayette, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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