What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Salisbury, Maryland?

Health is 40% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Salisbury, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Salisbury, Maryland should increase to $83,263 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SALISBURY vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Salisbury, Maryland vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.0% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $83,263 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
40% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury, MD vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Salisbury, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.5% lower

Commute

40.3% higher

Health

40.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Salisbury, Maryland vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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