Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 3.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $21,328 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Baton Rouge, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower