Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 32.6% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $106,085 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California 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 Sacramento
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher