Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 2.3% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $195,420 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Baton Rouge, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower