Fort Worth, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 8.5% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,250 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Fort Worth, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower