Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Sweetwater, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sweetwater, Texas is 25.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $37,459 in Sweetwater, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Sweetwater, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Sweetwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher