San Francisco, California vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 62.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,428 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to San Francisco, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower