Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 11.7% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $107,202 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Baton Rouge, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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