Montgomery, Alabama vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 18.6% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,109 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Montgomery, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower