Temple, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 5.0% more expensive than Temple, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,506 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Temple, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is more expensive than Temple, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Temple, Texas
Temple, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Temple, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher