Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 4.8% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,081 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Richmond
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher