Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 10.8% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,694 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Baton Rouge, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher