Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 13.0% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,523 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Macon
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Lafayette, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower