Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lafayette, LA
VS
Lewisville, TX
🏆 Lewisville leads 13 of 23 categories
Lafayette
Louisiana
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
87.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,850
Violent Crime Index
281⚠ High
Population
121,706
Lewisville
Texas
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,006 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
125,028 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lafayette, LA
Pros
Rent averages $433/mo less ($1,022 vs $1,455)
Homes cost $93k less ($234,900 vs $328,300)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Lewisville
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 87.0)
Milder winters — January highs near 62°F vs 56°F
Cons
Median income trails Lewisville by $23,156/yr
Violent crime (1066.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4347.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.1% vs 3.8%)
Lewisville, TX
Pros
82% less violent crime than Lafayette
Households earn $23,156 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (3.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (187.4 vs 380/100k)
Smaller class sizes — 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,455/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $328,300
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Lafayette
Key Differences at a Glance
Lafayette
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 87.0 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Lafayette
Median Home Value
$93k less
$234,900 vs $328,300
Lewisville
Median Income
$23,156
$82,006 vs $58,850/yr
Lewisville
Violent Crime
82% lower
187.4 vs 1066.1 per 100k
Lewisville
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
3.8% vs 6.1% unemployment
Lewisville
Summer Heat
4.3°F warmer
July avg high 95.3°F vs 91.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Lewisville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 87.0 ✓ Cheaper | 103.3⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $234,900 ✓ Lower | $328,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,022 ✓ Lower | $1,455⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $82,006 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 20.4 min ✓ Shorter | 25.0 min |
| Work From Home % | 8.4% | 13.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 251⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 281⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 207⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (100) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.6:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.0% | 40.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% ✓ Higher | 89.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lafayette Parish | LEWISVILLE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 61.5°F ✓ Warmer | 55.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.0°F | 95.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.7" | 36.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 121,706 | 125,028 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 ✓ Older | 34.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.3% ✓ Higher | 45.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | 23.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.7% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lafayette's cost of living index is 87.0 vs Lewisville's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Lafayette is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lewisville leads 13 of 23 categories. Lafayette wins 10 and Lewisville wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Lafayette to Lewisville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($234,900 vs $328,300 median home), income ($58,850 vs $82,006), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lafayette, LA and Lewisville, TX are about 351 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.