Lafayette, Louisiana vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 27.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $95,369 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in The Woodlands
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Lafayette, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher