Ithaca, New York vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 6.8% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,915 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Ithaca, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower