Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 9.3% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $109,191 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher