Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 6.5% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,728 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in Lexington
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower