Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 141.4% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $193,152 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
482% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Baton Rouge, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.4% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  632.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.3% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  58.6% higher