Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 10.0% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $82,464 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Owatonna, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower