Cost of Living Calculator - Van Buren, Arkansas vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 16.6% more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,278 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, AR vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Van Buren, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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