Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 3.5% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $28,953 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in College Station
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower