Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 12.7% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,333 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Philadelphia, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower