Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1.6% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $15,233 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Morgantown, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower