Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 20.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,293 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Melissa
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower