Trenton, New Jersey vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 9.0% cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,502 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Trenton, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower