What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Transportation is 41% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $165,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $173,118 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 4.9% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $173,118 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
41% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.6% lower

Commute

41.0% higher

Health

18.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Baton Rouge, LA

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