Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs New Castle, Delaware


The cost of living in New Castle, Delaware is 9.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $82,251 in New Castle, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Delaware is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in New Castle
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs New Castle, DE
Compared to Lafayette, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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