San Antonio, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 2.0% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,998 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lafayette
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to San Antonio, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower