What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Louisianacompared to Plattsburgh, New York?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Louisiana copmared to Plattsburgh, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Plattsburgh, New York should increase to $56,266 in Lafayette, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLATTSBURGH vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Plattsburgh, New York vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 12.5% more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York.

You would need a salary of $56,266 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plattsburgh, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Plattsburgh, New York

Plattsburgh, NY vs. Lafayette, LA

Compared to Plattsburgh, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

55.9% higher

Health

4.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Plattsburgh, New York vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Plattsburgh, NY vs. Lafayette, LA

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