Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 18.6% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $40,703 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Providence, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% lower

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