Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 11.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $149,716 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Memphis
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Lafayette, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower