Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 22.6% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $122,594 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Altoona, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower