Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Valdez, Alaska


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 19.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $195,035 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Valdez
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Lafayette, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.5% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% higher

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