Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 8.7% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $123,222 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher