Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 33.0% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $139,695 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Baton Rouge, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher