Los Angeles, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 48.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $26,022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Los Angeles, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower