Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Natchez, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Natchez, Mississippi is 17.5% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,875 in Natchez, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Natchez, Mississippi is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Natchez
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Natchez, MS
Compared to Lafayette, Natchez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower