Rome, New York vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 10.5% more expensive than Rome, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,145 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Rome, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Rome, New York
Rome, NY vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Rome, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower