Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 4.2% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $129,271 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower