Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Boyden, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boyden, Iowa is 13.2% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,402 in Boyden, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boyden, Iowa is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Boyden
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Boyden, IA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Boyden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher