Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 47.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,523 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Austin
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Austin is:
  Homeowner
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  47.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
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  Personal
  4.8% higher
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