Tampa, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.6% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $26,528 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Tampa, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower