Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Macon, Mississippi


The cost of living in Macon, Mississippi is 22.2% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,317 in Macon, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Mississippi is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Macon
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Macon, MS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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