Dale City, Virginia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 21.2% cheaper than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $118,272 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Dale City, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower