Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 53.0% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $252,448 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher