What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Amarillo, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Amarillo, Texas?

A salary of $90,000 in Amarillo, Texas should increase to $106,080 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AMARILLO vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Amarillo, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 17.9% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,080 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Amarillo, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

48.7% higher

Health

14.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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