Houston, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 4.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,429 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Houston, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
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  Personal
  6.2% lower
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