Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Pearl, Mississippi


The cost of living in Pearl, Mississippi is 8.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $45,795 in Pearl, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl, Mississippi is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Pearl
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Pearl, MS
Compared to Lafayette, Pearl is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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