Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 11.8% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $119,100 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Charleston
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Baton Rouge, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower