Sugar Land, Texas vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 19.1% cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,468 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Sugar Land, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower