Cost of Living Calculator - Port Arthur, Texas vs Lafayette, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 21.7% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,860 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port_Arthur, TX vs Lafayette, LA
Compared to Port_Arthur, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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