Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 18.1% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $88,577 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher