Cost of Living Calculator - Wise, Virginia vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 19.4% more expensive than Wise, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,701 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wise, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Wise, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Wise, Virginia
Wise, VA vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Wise, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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