Arlington, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 9.0% cheaper than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,486 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Arlington, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower