Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Sterling, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Colorado is 11.9% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $88,113 in Sterling, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Colorado is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Sterling
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Sterling, CO
Compared to Baton Rouge, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher