Waukegan, Illinois vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 8.4% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $108,392 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Waukegan, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower