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


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 67.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,182 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Santa Monica, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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