New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 9.7% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,666 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to New Orleans, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower