Live dealer table limits: why are they sometimes higher than online games

I’ve noticed the minimums for live dealer blackjack or roulette are almost always higher than the digital table games. Sometimes it’s double or triple, which adds up fast if you’re just messing around with small bets. I get that there’s actual people dealing cards, but does that really make such a difference in the house costs or is it just because there’s more demand for the live games?

It makes me hesitate to jump in since I like spreading out small bets, especially if I’m already sweating on some sports parlays. Does anyone else think the limits should be lower, or am I missing a good reason here?