Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Alvin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alvin, Texas is 6.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,028 in Alvin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alvin, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Alvin
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Alvin, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Alvin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower