Bastrop, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 12.7% cheaper than Bastrop, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,553 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bastrop, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Bastrop, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Bastrop, Texas
Bastrop, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Bastrop, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower