Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 10.8% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $26,761 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
36% cheaper in Springfield
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Baton Rouge, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher