Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. New Castle, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Pennsylvania is 20.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $39,695 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in New Castle
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. New Castle, PA
Compared to Baton Rouge, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher