Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 14.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $160,682 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Dallas
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher