Temecula, California vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 39.2% cheaper than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $30,387 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Temecula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Temecula, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower