Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 67.3% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $83,642 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Boston
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.0% higher