Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 4.9% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $33,282 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher