Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1.4% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,301 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Allentown, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower