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AUSTIN vs. LAFAYETTE
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Austin, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is
32.0%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$68,006
in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Austin, Lafayette is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
56.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.5% lower
Commute
7.6% lower
Health
12.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.6% lower
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