Phoenix, Arizona vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 19.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,478 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Phoenix, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower