Missoula, Montana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 18.2% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $69,532 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Missoula, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower