Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 21.2% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,249 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher