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BATON ROUGE vs. CHICAGO
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
17.1%
more expensive
than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
You would need a salary of
$35,136
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Chicago
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
17.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
39.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.5% higher
Commute
24.3% higher
Health
24.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.9% higher
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