Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 33.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,923 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Newark
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Baton Rouge, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher