Kilgore, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 13.2% more expensive than Kilgore, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,605 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kilgore, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Kilgore, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Kilgore, Texas
Kilgore, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Kilgore, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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