Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Harker Heights, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harker Heights, Texas is 1.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $105,891 in Harker Heights, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harker Heights, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Harker Heights
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Harker Heights, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Harker Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower