McAllen, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 16.4% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $349,112 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Mcallen, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher