What is a pro or con of living in Key West, Floridacompared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 405% more expensive in Key West.

What salary do I need to live in Key West, Florida copmared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana should increase to $82,443 in Key West, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BATON ROUGE vs. KEY WEST
Cost of Living Comparison

Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 64.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $82,443 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Key West, Florida is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
405% more expensive in Key West
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA vs. Key West, FL

Compared to Baton Rouge, Key West is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

286.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% higher

Commute

37.8% lower

Health

39.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Baton Rouge, LA vs. Key West, FL

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