Cost of Living Calculator - Malibu, California vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 81.3% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $22,392 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Malibu, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.3% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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