Murrieta, California vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 34.3% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $32,836 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Murrieta, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower