Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 22.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,420 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Providence
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Providence, RI
Compared to Lafayette, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher

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