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


The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 54.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $231,990 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Santa Paula
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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