Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Texarkana, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texarkana, Texas is 11.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,909 in Texarkana, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texarkana, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Texarkana
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Texarkana, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Texarkana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher