Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 53.2% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $76,609 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Salinas
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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