Swainsboro, Georgia vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 20.7% more expensive than Swainsboro, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $114,678 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Swainsboro, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Swainsboro, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Swainsboro, Georgia
Swainsboro, GA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Swainsboro, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher