New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 20.1% cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,945 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to New Brunswick, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower