Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Independence, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 6.8% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $27,972 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Independence
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Independence, MO
Compared to Baton Rouge, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher