Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 14.0% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $179,599 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Waco
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Baton Rouge, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower