Cost of Living Calculator - Morehead, Kentucky vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 15.5% more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $72,756 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead, KY vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Morehead, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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