Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 21.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,204 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Houlton
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Baton Rouge, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher