What is a pro or con of living in Lafayette, Indianacompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Lafayette.

What salary do I need to live in Lafayette, Indiana copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $66,000 in Houston, Texas could decrease to $54,873 in Lafayette, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUSTON vs. LAFAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Q: Is it expensive to live in Lafayette, Indiana compared to Houston, Texas?

Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 16.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,873 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. Lafayette, IN

Compared to Houston, Lafayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

39.7% lower

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Houston, Texas vs. Lafayette, Indiana

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Houston, TX vs. Lafayette, IN

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