Palo Alto, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 78.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $14,408 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Palo Alto, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower