Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 5.1% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $136,679 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Corpus Christi, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher