Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 59.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $30,289 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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