Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Richmond, Texas


The cost of living in Richmond, Texas is 22.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $36,615 in Richmond, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Richmond
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Richmond, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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