Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Peru, Illinois


The cost of living in Peru, Illinois is 19.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,278 in Peru, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Illinois is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Peru
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Peru, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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