Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 6.0% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $79,509 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Chattanooga, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower