Fayetteville, Tennessee vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 18.8% more expensive than Fayetteville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $130,661 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Fayetteville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
60% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Fayetteville, Tennessee
Fayetteville, TN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Fayetteville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower