Beaumont, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 17.7% more expensive than Beaumont, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,858 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Beaumont, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Beaumont, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower