Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 31.1% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $34,429 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Portsmouth, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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