Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 6.5% cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,738 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Waynesville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower