Augusta, Georgia vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 15.8% more expensive than Augusta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $57,891 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is more expensive than Augusta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Baton Rouge
than in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, GA vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Augusta, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower