The Colony, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 10.4% cheaper than The Colony, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,457 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in The Colony, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than The Colony, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in The Colony, Texas
The Colony, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to The Colony, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower