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


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 23.4% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $48,097 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Modesto, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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