Atlantic City, New Jersey vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 9.7% more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,844 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, NJ vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Atlantic City, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower