Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 43.3% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $129,380 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Arlington, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower

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