Baker, Louisiana vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 15.7% more expensive than Baker, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $86,770 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baker, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Baker, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Dallas
than in Baker, Louisiana
Baker, LA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Baker, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher