Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 17.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $177,940 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Tampa
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher