Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 13.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,940 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Effingham
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher