Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Hammond, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Louisiana is 4.3% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $96 in Hammond, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Louisiana is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Hammond
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Hammond, LA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher