Malden, Massachusetts vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 36.4% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,630 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Malden, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower