Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Malvern, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Arkansas is 27.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $36,314 in Malvern, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Arkansas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Malvern
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Malvern, AR
Compared to Baton Rouge, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher