Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 9.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $256,631 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Richmond
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher