Austin, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 29.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,417 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Austin, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower