Tehachapi, California vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 16.8% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $41,588 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Tehachapi, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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