Clearwater, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 7.5% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,384 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Clearwater, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower