Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 9.8% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $70,285 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Las Cruces, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower