Port Arthur, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 26.8% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,929 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Port Arthur, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower