Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Emerson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerson, New Jersey is 61.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,852 in Emerson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emerson, New Jersey is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Emerson
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Emerson, NJ
Compared to Lafayette, Emerson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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