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Baton Rouge, LA vs Oldsmar, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Oldsmar or is it cheaper to live in Baton Rouge?
- Oldsmar is 10.3% more expensive than Baton Rouge.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oldsmar or Baton Rouge?
- Oldsmar housing costs are 55.4% more expensive than Baton Rouge housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Baton Rouge or is Health Care more affordable in Oldsmar.
- Health related expenses are 10.8% less in Oldsmar.
 Baton Rouge, LAOldsmar, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.8100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.7100
 Housing68.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$395,400$338,100
 Utilities89  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock104.0100
 Miscellaneous96.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Baton Rouge    64 Reviews

terrible place to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I live hear so i can't say i hate it but i don't like  More

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Don't get me wrong, this is a great school filled with many great teachers. I absolutely love all of the classes I am currently in and have been in. We are taught with  More

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Reviews for Oldsmar    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I moved from pa 2 years ago. I picked Oldsmar off map because I wanted to be close to beach and get to Tampa for my job. What a pick... if I turn to right I can be at  More

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Over 17 years ago

Has exploded over the last 4 years. Beautiful parks. Abundant shopping. Close to airports and the beaches. I highly reccomend  More

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