Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 10.4% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,775 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Raleigh, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower