Destin, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 24.2% cheaper than Destin, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,301 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Destin, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Destin, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Destin, Florida
Destin, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Destin, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower