Denton, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 9.6% cheaper than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,624 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Denton, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher