College Park, Maryland vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 24.3% cheaper than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $113,584 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to College Park, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower