Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, New York vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 15.2% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $57,594 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Watertown, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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