Russellville, Arkansas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 19.1% more expensive than Russellville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $59,540 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Russellville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Russellville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Russellville, Arkansas
Russellville, AR vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Russellville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher