Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Madison, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 8.1% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $81,052 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Madison
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Madison, MS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher