Harlingen, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 29.7% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $127,109 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Harlingen, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher