Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 8.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,702 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Bangor
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Baton Rouge, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher