What is a pro or con of living in Baton Rouge, Louisianacompared to West Orange, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 62% cheaper in Baton Rouge.

What salary do I need to live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana copmared to West Orange, New Jersey?

A salary of $60,000 in West Orange, New Jersey could decrease to $41,400 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST ORANGE vs. BATON ROUGE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Orange, New Jersey vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 31.0% cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,400 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Orange, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in West Orange, New Jersey

West Orange, NJ vs. Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to West Orange, Baton Rouge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.7% lower

Commute

23.3% lower

Health

17.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.7% lower

Cost of Food

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West Orange, New Jersey vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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