Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Texarkana, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texarkana, Arkansas is 22.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,397 in Texarkana, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texarkana, Arkansas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Texarkana
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Texarkana, AR
Compared to Baton Rouge, Texarkana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher