Fairfax, Virginia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 38.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,938 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Fairfax, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower