Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 3.3% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,364 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Detroit
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Baton Rouge, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher