Cost of Living Calculator - Baker, Louisiana vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 48.2% more expensive than Baker, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $111,216 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baker, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Baker, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Austin
than in Baker, Louisiana
Baker, LA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Baker, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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