Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 7.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,366 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Baton Rouge, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher