Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 2.9% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $124,231 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Baton Rouge, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher