Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 10.9% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $89,095 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher