Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 8.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $86,818 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Houston
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher