Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Mount Pleasant, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Texas is 14.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $59,580 in Mount Pleasant, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Mount Pleasant, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower