Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1.0% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $90,892 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
45% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Albuquerque, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  45.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower