Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Miami Gardens, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami Gardens, Florida is 30.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $97,500 in Miami Gardens, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami Gardens, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Miami Gardens
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Miami Gardens, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Miami Gardens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher