Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Johnston, Iowa


The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 5.0% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $105,016 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Johnston
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Johnston, IA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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