Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 9.8% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,783 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Baton Rouge, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher