Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 15.9% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Erie, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower