Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 13.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,293 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Athens
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Baton Rouge, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower