Wooster, Ohio vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 14.3% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $57,170 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
77% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Wooster, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher