Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Forrest City, Arkansas


The cost of living in Forrest City, Arkansas is 28.0% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,981 in Forrest City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forrest City, Arkansas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Forrest City
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Forrest City, AR
Compared to Baton Rouge, Forrest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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