Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 27.9% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $43,279 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower