Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 2.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $195,695 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
43% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower