Texas, Pennsylvania vs. Benton, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Louisiana is 13.9% more expensive than Texas, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $17,089 in Benton, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Texas, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Louisiana is more expensive than Texas, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Benton
than in Texas, Pennsylvania
Texas, PA vs. Benton, LA
Compared to Texas, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher