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


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 10.3% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,555 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Waco
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Waco, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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