Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 17.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,619 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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