Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 14.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,694 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower