Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Silver City, New Mexico


The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 11.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,312 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Silver City
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Silver City, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% lower
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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