Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Colby, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 19.5% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,240 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Colby
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Colby, KS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher