Beaumont, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 13.0% more expensive than Beaumont, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,483 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Beaumont, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Beaumont, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower