Cost of Living Calculator - Shirley, Arkansas vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 18.6% more expensive than Shirley, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $59,299 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shirley, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Shirley, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Shirley, Arkansas
Shirley, AR vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Shirley, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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