What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Columbus, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Columbus, Georgia?

A salary of $61,000 in Columbus, Georgia should increase to $73,216 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Georgia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 20.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $73,216 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, GA vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Columbus, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% lower

Commute

39.6% higher

Health

16.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Georgia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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