Plano, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 15.9% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $142,887 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Plano, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher