Cost of Living Calculator - Newport News, Virginia vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 3.6% cheaper than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,289 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Newport News, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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