College Station, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 0.6% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,746 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Lafayette
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to College Station, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% lower
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher