Summit, New Jersey vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 53.0% cheaper than Summit, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $23,504 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Summit, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Summit, New Jersey
Summit, NJ vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Summit, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower