Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 21.8% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,076 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Tempe, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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