Zachary, Louisiana vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 5.9% cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $94,051 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Zachary, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Zachary, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Zachary, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower