Princeton, West Virginia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 27.2% more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,029 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Princeton, West Virginia
Princeton, WV vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Princeton, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower