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BATON ROUGE vs. HOUSTON
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
4.1%
more expensive
than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
You would need a salary of
$229,110
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
more expensive
than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Houston
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
13.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% higher
Commute
6.8% higher
Health
18.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.6% higher
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