Long Beach, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 42.4% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $54,637 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Long Beach, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower