Orange, California vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 46.3% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $26,829 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Orange, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower