Bastrop, Louisiana vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.2% more expensive than Bastrop, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $19,228 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Bastrop, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Houston
than in Bastrop, Louisiana
Bastrop, LA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Bastrop, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% higher
      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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher