Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Pierre, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 7.3% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,520 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% cheaper in Pierre
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Pierre, SD
Compared to Baton Rouge, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher