Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 26.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,339 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Lakewood, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% lower
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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