La Porte, TX vs Tyler, TX

Tyler is moderately more affordable than La Porte, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. La Porte scores 93 compared to 87 for Tyler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Porte can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Porte is $1,327/month compared to $1,199/month in Tyler — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tyler is more affordable at $216,400 median vs $217,100.

Median household income in La Porte is $81,801 compared to $65,527 in Tyler (+24.8%). While La Porte is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of La Porte spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Tyler.

Climate-wise, La Porte is notably warmer with an average of 71.1°F compared to 66.6°F in Tyler. La Porte receives more rainfall at 55.6" per year compared to 42.1" in Tyler.