Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 16.4% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $35,108 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower