West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 15.1% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,662 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower