What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

Transportation is 69% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

A salary of $115,000 in Harrisonburg, Virginia should increase to $118,489 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HARRISONBURG vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 3.0% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $118,489 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
69% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, VA vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Harrisonburg, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

69.3% higher

Health

8.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

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Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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