Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Tyler, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tyler, Texas is 9.7% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $81,265 in Tyler, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tyler, Texas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Tyler
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Tyler, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Tyler is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher