Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 2.2% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,084 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
18% cheaper in Louisville
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Baton Rouge, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher