Lafayette, Louisiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 177.3% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $499,091 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
484% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lafayette, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.3% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  766.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher