Tempe, Arizona vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 18.6% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,719 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Tempe, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower