Madison, Wisconsin vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 9.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $67,825 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Madison, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower