Birmingham, Alabama vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 21.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,413 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Birmingham, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% higher
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower