DeKalb, Illinois vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 8.9% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,454 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Dekalb, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower