Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 83.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $91,930 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in New York
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Baton Rouge, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% higher
      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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.5% higher
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% higher