Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Waianae, Hawaii


The cost of living in Waianae, Hawaii is 73.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $130,312 in Waianae, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waianae, Hawaii is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Waianae
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Waianae, HI
Compared to Lafayette, Waianae is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  100.2% higher
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher

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