Mountain View, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 67.1% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $24,668 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Mountain View, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower