Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 8.4% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $26,014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Janesville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower