Asheville, North Carolina vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 13.2% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,066 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Asheville, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower