Cost of Living in Lafayette, LA
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Annual Breakdown
Gross Salary $70,000
Taxes (Est.) ...
Housing (Rent) -$12,228
Net Income ...
Cost of Living Index
60.3
Cheaper Avg (100) Pricier
Living in Lafayette, LA is roughly 40% less expensive than the national average.
Monthly Take-Home
... / mo
Affordability Score
–
Grade Rent Burden –%
Affordable (<20%) 30% Rule Stretched (>40%)
K-12 Schools
See Details → Schools 137
Enrollment 74,103
Pupil:Teacher 0:1
Charter 3.6%
Title I 0%
Colleges & Universities
See Details → Institutions 11
Avg In-State $11,893
Avg Out-of-State $14,639
Avg Grad Rate 58.7%
| Institution | Enrollment | In-State Tuition | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Interactive Entertainment | 113 | $24,600 | 100.0% |
| Infinity College | 104 | $0 | 89.0% |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette | 134 | $0 | 87.0% |
| Cosmetology Training Center | 101 | $0 | 74.0% |
| Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette | 259 | $0 | 64.0% |
| Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus | 183 | $0 | 61.0% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 15,345 | $5,407 | 52.0% |
| Blue Cliff College-Lafayette | 217 | $0 | 39.0% |
| Remington College-Lafayette Campus | 247 | $23,255 | 36.0% |
| South Louisiana Community College | 5,887 | $3,335 | 30.0% |
| Louisiana State University-Eunice | 3,623 | $2,868 | 14.0% |