What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to Shawnee, Oklahoma?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to Shawnee, Oklahoma?

A salary of $50,000 in Shawnee, Oklahoma should increase to $64,487 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.

SHAWNEE vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Shawnee, Oklahoma vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 29.0% more expensive than Shawnee, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $64,487 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Shawnee, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Shawnee, OK vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to Shawnee, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% lower

Commute

52.2% higher

Health

3.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Shawnee, Oklahoma vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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