Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Alma, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alma, Michigan is 22.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,397 in Alma, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Michigan is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Alma
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Alma, MI
Compared to Baton Rouge, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower