Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Caldwell, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caldwell, Texas is 8.5% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,621 in Caldwell, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caldwell, Texas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Caldwell
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Caldwell, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Caldwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher