New Braunfels, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 11.5% cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,825 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Lafayette
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to New Braunfels, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower