Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 209.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $154,492 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
682% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  209.0% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  967.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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