Cost of Living Calculator - Silver Spring, Maryland vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 32.7% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $201,835 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Silver Spring, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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