Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Blacksburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, South Carolina is 25.2% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $37,405 in Blacksburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, South Carolina is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Blacksburg, SC
Compared to Baton Rouge, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower