Jena, Louisiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.0% more expensive than Jena, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $55,508 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jena, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Jena, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Jena, Louisiana
Jena, LA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Jena, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher