Lafayette, LA Cost of Living


37 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Lafayette cost of living score
90.2
Less expensive
9.8% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Louisiana average
Lafayette, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.8% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Louisiana.

Lafayette, LA

Housing costs in Lafayette?
A typical home costs $211,700, which is 37.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.6% more expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lafayette costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.8% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Lafayette?
To live comfortably in Lafayette, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $40,680 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lafayette?
Lafayette is a city in Louisiana with a relatively low cost of living compared to other parts of the country. The median home value is currently estimated to be around $180,000; however those on lower incomes may still be able to find attractive housing options near them. Groceries typically run about two hundred fifty dollars per month while basic utilities for a 915-square-foot apartment can come out to well under one hundred dollars each month depending on usage and provider rates. Lafayette also has many recreational activities such as parks, shopping outlets and plenty of cultural attractions for its inhabitants.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLafayetteLouisianaUnited States
  90.289.9100.0
  95.892.7100
  114.7113.2100.0
  62.564.9100.0
  $211,700$184,800$338,100
  87.7%89.9%100.0%
  101.5108.2100.0
  96.981.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Lafayette
    See all (37)

Over 2 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

   |    Reply

I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

   |    Reply

What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lafayette

Crime
Compare Lafayette, LA cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Lafayette, Louisiana to any other city in the US.