Marshall, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 22.4% more expensive than Marshall, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,794 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshall, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Marshall, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Marshall, Texas
Marshall, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Marshall, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower