Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 25.3% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $125,300 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Modesto
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher