Tomball, Texas vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 13.0% cheaper than Tomball, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,521 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tomball, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Tomball, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Tomball, Texas
Tomball, TX vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Tomball, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower