Tucson, Arizona vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 8.0% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $66,207 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Tucson, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower