Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 19.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $152,727 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Lafayette, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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