Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
21% cheaper
Baton Rouge is 21% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $59,348 in Baton Rouge.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Louisiana salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Baton Rouge has a housing index of 75 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Baton Rouge costs $195,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $305,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Baton Rouge versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Baton Rouge scores 96 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Baton Rouge (93) are lower than Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Baton Rouge is $44,982 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Baton Rouge.
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