Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 45.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $124,024 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Baton Rouge, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher