Omaha, Nebraska vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 2.0% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $48,998 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Omaha, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher