Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Beaumont, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaumont, Texas is 11.5% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $24,344 in Beaumont, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaumont, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Beaumont
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Beaumont, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Beaumont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher