Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 4.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $160,522 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Baton Rouge, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher