McKinney, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 20.0% cheaper than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,000 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lafayette
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Mckinney, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher