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LAFAYETTE vs. NEW ORLEANS
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Lafayette, Louisiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is
15.5%
more expensive
than Lafayette, Louisiana.
You would need a salary of
$79,664
in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is
more expensive
than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Lafayette, New Orleans is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.5% higher
Child Care
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Food
3.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
12.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.5% lower
Commute
30.5% higher
Health
11.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.1% higher
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