Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 20.7% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,663 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington_Heights, IL vs. Baton_Rouge, LA
Compared to Arlington_Heights, Baton_Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower