Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 8.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $126,150 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Tucson
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Lafayette, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher