Bakersfield, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $88,685 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Bakersfield, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower