Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Murray, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murray, Kentucky is 16.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $31,448 in Murray, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murray, Kentucky is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Murray
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Murray, KY
Compared to Baton Rouge, Murray is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher