Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 29.9% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,118 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Silver Spring, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower