Livingston, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 18.6% more expensive than Livingston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,451 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Livingston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Livingston, Texas
Livingston, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Livingston, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher