Cost of Living in Lafayette, LA
Population: 121,537 | Louisiana
84
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Lafayette is 16% less expensive than the national average.
81
Housing
82
Home Values
88
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $61,454
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -18%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,065/mo
- Median Home Value
- $251,300
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,057/mo
Everyday Prices in Lafayette
BLS Average Prices for the Lafayette, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.74
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.85
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
⚡
$0.14
Electricity
per kWh
-24% vs US