Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 64.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $122,983 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Seaside
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.0% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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