Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas City, Texas is 6.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,591 in Texas City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texas City, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Texas City
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Texas_City, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Texas_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher