Downsville, Louisiana vs. Elgin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Texas is 9.7% more expensive than Downsville, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $109,721 in Elgin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downsville, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Texas is more expensive than Downsville, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Elgin
than in Downsville, Louisiana
Downsville, LA vs. Elgin, TX
Compared to Downsville, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher