Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Tyler, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tyler, Texas is 5.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,045 in Tyler, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tyler, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Tyler
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Tyler, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Tyler is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower