Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 41.1% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,501 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Austin
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher