Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 90.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $143,011 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lafayette, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher