Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 4.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,784 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Syracuse
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Lafayette, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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