Aurora, Illinois vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 2.9% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,626 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Aurora, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower